It's the last thing you want to think about when you're pregnant, but most women
experience mood changes after the arrival of a new baby‹from a case of the baby
blues (which affects up to 80 percent of new moms) to full-blown postpartum
depression (which strikes 1 in 10). If you find yourself in need of help, check
out Conquering Postpartum Depression: A Proven Plan for Recovery (Perseus
Publishing, 2003; $25).
The book harnesses the expertise of co-authors Ronald
Rosenberg, M.D. (a psychiatrist and OB/GYN); Deborah Greening, Ph.D. (a clinical
psychologist); and James Windell, M.A. (a family therapist), to help you assess
what you're feeling and chart a healthful path.
Health & Beauty: Baby Yourself